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NFL Legend Kenneth Sims Passes Away at 65

3/28/2025

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Kenneth Sims, the celebrated No. 1 pick of the 1982 NFL draft, has sadly passed away at 65 after a brief illness. Renowned as a defensive tackle at the University of Texas, he earned two AP All-American honors and became the first Longhorn to claim the prestigious Lombardi Award. Sims dedicated his entire NFL career to the New England Patriots, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Kenneth Sims, the celebrated No. 1 pick of the 1982 NFL draft, has sadly passed away at 65 after a brief illness. Renowned as a defensive tackle at the University of Texas, he earned two AP All-American honors and became the first Longhorn to claim the prestigious Lombardi Award. Sims dedicated his entire NFL career to the New England Patriots, leaving a lasting legacy.